But BASD official says local variables make valid rankings difficult By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer While the Burlington Area School District curriculum committee did its review of its annual Wisconsin Knowledge Concepts Exam scores – and district officials preached caution on comparing districts – at least one School Board member […]
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Town patrols keep an eye out while most eyes are shut
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Ever head to bed with the overhead door up and the garage left wide open – a welcoming environment for four-legged and two-legged varmints to come in and poke around to check things out? It’s been known to happen pretty regularly for years in the Town […]
He’s not selling snake oil
LaBadie celebrates milestone anniversary at Lynch dealership Used car salesmen, in general, don’t have the greatest reputations. So, for Bob LaBadie to last 40 years at the same dealership, he must be doing something right. LaBadie, the longest-term employee in Lynch auto dealership history, hit the milestone anniversary recently. Known […]
Gas prices here near record highs
But analyst says relief is on the way Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.01 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has not moved […]
Retiree benefit options considered
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Retiree benefits for employees of the Waterford Union High School district will continue to be reviewed in the near future, following action taken May 22 by the School Board. Superintendent Keith Brandstetter presented the school board with information on Trust Secure, a new medical reimbursement plan […]
City OKs sidewalk service for alcoholic drinks
But at least one resident is concerned about impact of ordinance change By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer While the Coffee House at Chestnut and Pine may be getting mostly positive reviews, a requested change in city ordinances – and a special request for an event – garnered some opposition Tuesday […]
Baseball team bounced by Wilmot
By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent The Union Grove Union High School baseball team found out the hard way last week just how dangerous a team peaking at the right time can be. The Wilmot Panthers – who went on Tuesday to win a trip to state – overcame the third-seeded […]
Cassy Goodrich second, sixth and eighth at state
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Competing in three races at the WIAA State Track and Field Championships Friday and Saturday, Union Grove High School junior Cassy Goodrich had her best finish in the 400-meter race. In that competition, Goodrich finished second, breaking her own UGHS record with a time of […]
Senior Gilbreath wraps career
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT An eighth-place finish was the best any of the Waterford High School track and field athletes could accomplish at the WIAA State Track and Field Championships held Friday and Saturday at La Crosse. Senior Jenny Gilbreath grabbed eighth in the 400-meter run. Gilbreath turned in […]
BHS loses regional final
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor It wasn’t the end of the season the Burlington High School baseball team envisioned. Ahead by a run heading into the bottom of the fifth inning, BHS saw host Badger score two runs in the bottom of the inning. The Demons then lost in the […]
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